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P92 SVC

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,045 mi
Last recorded187,045 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 SVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2012 187,045 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

osr tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 182,099 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drivers door panal missing

osf mirror broken, but not insecure, still giving view to rear in an acceptable way

Fail 27 Oct 2011 182,099 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers door panal missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 176,454 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2010 176,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 170,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 164,228 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,390 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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P92 SVC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P92 SVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P92 SVC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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